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AA08 ZDG

2008 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,738 mi
Last recorded109,738 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZDG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 109,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 109,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 101,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 85,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 76,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,115 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,555 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,209 miles

Rear exhaust tail box hanger corrodded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust tail box hanger corrodded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,808 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outter side walls scrubbed

Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,808 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outter side walls scrubbed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,279 miles

n/s/f tyre outter side wall scuffed

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 25,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,546 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AA08 ZDG is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 ZDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA08 ZDG registered?

AA08 ZDG is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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